The Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter from Waves is a plug-in that recreates the Aphex Aural Exciter process, as delivered by the original hardware from the mid-70s. The hardware unit was so well received at the time that it was even credited as a “session player” on best-selling albums by the likes of Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor.The original unit provided the ability to increase and enhance presence, brightness, and vibrancy on vocal and instrumental tracks alike, without raising levels. This was particularly useful because multiple passes of tape during multi-tracking would eventually dull some of the high-end details.Modeled on one of only a few tube-powered units ever made, the Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter plug-in delivers all the unique character of the rare original unit, but with all the advantages of software. The plug-in includes Native and SoundGrid licenses.

The Magma Springs Plug-In from Waves is nostalgic but timeless, and it makes some things sound vintage, while bringing a fresh sound to others. Its metallic twang defined eras, and its boingy resonance adds a personal touch on mixes that you need to hear. With seven options to choose from, Magma Springs allows some reverbs to melt into the mix while making others boast a distinctive character. Magma Springs is a collection of Waves’ 7 favorite types of spring reverb, each one a peek into a world of style.

The API 2500 from Waves is a dynamics plug-in that features the classic punch of API hardware, while allowing for shaping the tone of mixes with absolute accuracy. Its dual channel design lets it function as two separate mono channels via a single compression setting.Its auto-makeup gain function provides the ability to adjust threshold or ratio while automatically maintaining a constant output level. With a choice of an old style “feed back,” or the new style “feed forward” compression types, the software delivers a wide range of very musical parameters, making it a favorite of engineers everywhere.

The API 550 from Waves is a plug-in developed in association with API that models two classic API equalization modules. The API 550A module is modeled on the legendary late ’60s hardware and provides reciprocal and repeatable equalization at fifteen points in five steps of boost, divided into three overlapping ranges. The high and low frequency ranges are individually selectable as either peaking or shelving, and a band-pass filter can be inserted independently of all other settings.The API 550B functions both as a problem solver and a sweetening device, and provides four overlapped EQ bands with seven switchable filter frequencies spanning up to five octaves per band. “Proportional Q” automatically widens the filter bandwidth at minimal settings and narrows it at higher settings. The EQ can undo previous processing, or even perform reverse tonal modifications.

The API 560 from Waves is a plug-in based on the classic hardware EQ module from API, providing 10-bands of graphic EQ featuring precision filtering and high headroom, ideal for signal enhancement and room tuning.The original’s “Proportional Q” design intuitively widens the filter bandwidth at lower boost/cut levels and narrows it at higher settings. And since boost and cut characteristics are identical, previous actions can be easily undone.

AudioTrack from Waves is a plug-in that features three complete processors in a single, easy-to-use interface. Ideal for multimedia, voiceovers, project studios, and more, the plug-in contains a four-band EQ, compressor/expander, and a gate.

Bass Rider from Waves is a plug-in that rides bass levels automatically, without changing the natural sound of the instrument. Optimized for the frequency range and envelope characteristics of bass instruments, the plug-in functions equally well on any bass tracks, DI, amplified, acoustic, synthesizer, upright, etc. Unlike a compressor, the processor works note by note without disturbing the inner dynamics, allowing for natural sustain and decay.

Butch Vig Vocals from Waves is a plug-in designed in collaboration with producer Butch Vig that accurately captures his signature vocal sound, presented within a single interface. The plug-in features EQ controls, a compressor and a de-esser, and several tools for coloring the vocals in numerous shades, including tube and solid state saturation, and a focus knob in the 1 and 2 kHz ranges.

C1 Compressor from Waves is a dynamics processor plug-in featuring three distinct modules. The compressor/expander, gate/expander, filter/EQ sections allow the plug-in to fulfill multiple functions, either as separate processors, or combined for maximum flexibility. The plug-in includes Native, SoundGrid and TDM licenses.

C4 Multiband from Waves is a multiband dynamics processor plug-in that features four bands of up and down expansion, limiting, and compression, along with dynamic and standard EQ. By combining the technologies from the Renaissance Compressor and the C1 Parametric Compander, the plug-in provides comprehensive and transparent control over the contours of a mix.

The C6 from Waves is a plug-in based on the company’s C4 processor. The C6 takes the functionality of the C4 and adds two additional floating bands plus a sidechain feature for one-stop vocal and instrument shaping. Perfect for de-essing and de-popping in the studio or onstage, the C6 provides all the multiband compression and dynamic equalization needed to control, tame, and shape sound.For mixing and mastering in the studio, the C6 allows for creative compression, dynamic EQ, flexible side chaining, and more. For FOH and monitor mixers, the plug-in provides control over dynamics and EQ, from reducing crowd ambience to in-depth vocal shaping. For auto-ducking of music and ambience under speech in post, the C6 sidechain provides the ability to carve out just the vocal frequency range, instead of attenuating the entire signal.

Center from Waves is a plug-in useful for fine tuning final mixes and for mastering applications. The software allows for separating the phantom center in stereo sources from the side (L/R) content in order to bring out or bring down the vocals, or whatever occupies the center space, without affecting everything else.Conversely, it is possible to widen or narrow the side content without disturbing the center, aiding post-production engineers as well as DJs, to reposition, isolate, and even eliminate elements from a mix.

CLA Bass from Waves is a plug-in that aids in processing bass content and helps in establishing a firm foundation for a song or track. It includes six essential effects – bass, treble, compression, sub, distortion, and chorus/flange. The software covers whatever style of bass is required, and the plug-in includes both Native and SoundGrid licenses.